Entries Tagged as 'Q&As'

Q. Although this has never happened to me, I was wondering if you had any pointers on improving your relationship with your employer if something goes wrong from the beginning. I feel it is important to understand how to deal with this in the professional workplace, especially for new employees. A. If this hasn’t happened to you yet, […]

Q. Finally, I made it to round two for a job possibility. I interviewed last week with the recruiter and two account people. HR said next step is a writing test that they will “administer virtually” in the next week to 10 days. I said “OK” but I’m not entirely clear what that means. […]

Q. My friends and mentor tell me I have a strong resume, but it’s not getting me very far. After reading the Wall Street Journal article on creative job searches, I am wondering if I should create a non-traditional resume to set me apart from others. A. While a vast majority of resumes stick to […]

Q. I am applying for my first full-time job at several agencies, but no matter how much I edit, I still can’t get my resume down to one page. I have had four internships and was active in several campus organizations, while also working part-time. Even if I use 9-point type I need an extra […]

Q. I’m getting frustrated because I’ve gone back to the same company 12 separate times, yet I have no idea if I’m a serious candidate. I didn’t hear anything for the past three weeks so I called the HR recruiter today and she said I’m still a finalist, but they want me to return to meet others. Is this normal […]